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As dams empty, Thailand is facing a severe water crisis

As dams empty, Thailand is facing a severe water crisis | Human Interest | Scoop.it
THE arrival of the Loy Krathong Festival signals the beginning of the dry season and, traditionally, it is a time for Thais to pay respect to the Goddess of Water and request good fortune for the months ahead. This year many communities may well be wishing for more rain, as authorities warn that water levels are critically low and there are concerns that many regions will experience drought in the months ahead.

It’s not unusual for authorities to issue warnings about low water levels at the beg

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Flooding in Asia's Megacities | In Asia

Flooding in Asia's Megacities | In Asia | Human Interest | Scoop.it
My colleagues in The Asia Foundation's Environment Program recently returned from Bangkok, where the Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum they were

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Sally Egan's curator insight, November 23, 2015 5:49 PM

Addresses one of the challenges of megacities in the Developing world.